The Wasp — 1893 — page 289: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a short story titled "M. Navet's Cashier" rather than a political cartoon. The narrative concerns a Parisian shop owner whose cashier, Jules Caniveau, is an exemplary employee—honest, discreet, and devoted. However, Jules eventually seeks a vacation and disappears after sending an account of missing funds. The accompanying illustration labeled "Doing Something for His Country" depicts a drummer and farmer in conversation about population growth, with the farmer noting his wife recently bore twins. The satire appears to mock rural contributions to national demographics. The page concludes with dialogue from "St. Peter," suggesting religious/moral commentary, though the full context remains unclear from this excerpt alone.